Sam was waking us up indicating it was time for a walk, so we took him up and down the street before we had our showers and a cup of tea. Lilly sent an e-mail and had a skype chat with Louise; didn’t hear anything from the car rental company. Karen arrived mid morning, while we were looking for accommodation in Mooloolaba, Ellie texted some suggestions. We booked the Mantra in Mooloolaba for two nights in the end. Louis invited us for breakfast, so we drove over to his house taking Sam but leaving the teenagers behind and getting provision from Woolworth on our way. Louis greeted Louise in his undies finishing washing the floor of his bachelor pad, but changed quickly into his customary denim shorts. While we unpacked the food, discussing what to have for breakfast, Karen started cooking the breakfast by buttering slices of white bread. Louis carried on cleaning the house and garden while Sam played with Daisy and Jess. Just when we sat down to eat our breakfast, it started raining.
No news about the car hire, it’s Saturday noon and all places are starting to shut down. Karen is ringing around and manages to get a car from Mooracheybar airport (Sunshine Coast Airport). Just when we leave the house to get the car, we meet Leigh-Anne, Travis and baby Keira as they arrive. Back from the airport, we pick up Leigh-Anne and it’s off to Karen’s house to collect Becky. We leave Karen’s house with Becky and Leigh-Anne to do some birthday shopping on the outskirts of Mooloolaba and get drinks for our meal. Louis is going to cook the best steaks in the world and salad for us. After two steaks (Louis cook an extra one for me because I looked hungry) and a couple of beers, we check in to our room in the Mantra Hotel in Mooloolaba. The room turns out to be a one bedroom suite with a balcony facing the beach and Jacuzzi – Louise is in heaven!
We spent the evening sitting on the balcony watching the full moon over the Pacific.
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